Publisher's Description

From the creator/director of the Love Comes Softly film series--

A story both bittersweet and heartwarming of a mother and her son...and of his unusual gift.

The decade of the 'thirties was a time of enormous uncertainty--for the world, for America, and in particular for one lonely, struggling mother and her disabled son. Their story is one of unyielding love and incredible sacrifices in the face of circumstances beyond belief.

But then The Gift appears...where has it come from, and why? How can a young boy who cannot communicate provide comfort and direction to seekers who learn of the special ability? Whatever the source, its presence brings a single shaft of light and hope to Mary and her beloved son, Jack....Will it be enough?

A novel filled with passion, with yearning...and with hope.

Author Bio

Michael Landon Jr., son of the Little House on the Prairie star, has been building his own reputation in the film world and beyond with his highly successful Love Comes Softly movies. His Christian worldview illuminates all his work. He and his wife make a home for their three children near Austin, Texas.

Cindy Kelley and Michael have co-written film scripts together for over a decade, including the screenplays for most of the beloved Love Comes Softly films. The two now have collaborated on his second and her first novel, The Silent Gift. An avid reader, Cindy and her husband, Jim, have three children and a granddaughter and make their home in Tucson, Arizona.

This book had me from the first page! I started it not sure what to expect but was interested from chapter to chapter. I found myself caught up in the journey of an abused wife fleeing to safety... all the while not knowing what it would look like until she found it.

Mary and Jack, her son, travel from place to place during the 1930's and must find a way to survive with few resources. One thing discovered along the way is that even though Jack doesn't hear or speak, he does see beyond what is in front of him and others. Jack sees what is happening beforehand - he can see the future.

This gift proves to be a blessing in some ways and a threat in others and it puts me in mind of the television show, "Touch". In that, a father (Keifer Sutherland) and his son work together to figure out clues as to what the boy is seeing ... things others don't see... and work to communicate what is discovered.

This book is a very good read and I was very touched by the end of it.

Bethany House publishers sent me this book at no charge to share my honest review.

I only read several excerpts from Google, however, I was so captured that I want to read the entire book! It shows how good God is and that nothing happens by chance. It also shows that children are indeed a gift from our Heavenly Father, especially those who are considered handicapped. Our Lord makes no mistakes!